misc gear

Best place to get gear if ya don't wanna steal, or don't wanna risk stealing large items. I went to one of REI's quarterly garage sales (almost every REI has one), and got: A $200 2013 "Mars 80" internal frame backpack (80L?) - got it for $60. A $80 "Polar Pod" sleeping bag (it's fuckin green...

This isn't especially relevant to train hopping, but its the basics that work for most situations. I'm in Europe. I've traveled through most all of western southern and eastern Europe, some of Russia and Mongoliaa, Turkey a little of north Africa all by hitch hiking, fare dodging, a lot of...

Ok. I think I need to cut some equipment because it seems like a lot for train hopping. Also I plan on doing this for at least a couple years nonstop and will not have a house to go back to sometimes (unless I squat one.) Actually in the bag Clothes (what I'm wearing is included) 2 pair jeans...

I'm tight on fundz and thinking of urban spring camping in northern Ontario, so wondering, what is the best way to get everything I need for cheap or free? need mainly a cell foam pad, sleeping bags, wool blanket, etc. Already posted online ads for something and asked aquitances if they got...

This should be something anyone who likes the idea of lock pics.

http://i.imgur.com/qS3aIU2.jpeg Done this, still do. Great for during the summer, assuming you have the necessary supplies and equipment.

These things aren't necessarily IN your pack. Like personally I prefer sunglasses to be on my face. :) anyways yeah, these are some things I try to always have while on an extended journey.. Which is every journey. P.s. I tend to wander off the beaten path so if you're always in cities some of...

I don't how to tag ppl on here but I'd like it noted that last summer when I met Monterey(a member) out in p-cola @ the kaboose...he had a really great idea.other than his standard pack he toted a 5 gal. Bucket with a lid.If I remember he kept his dog food laundry soap and other shit in it.but...

Came across these videos today, kinda surprised I hadn't heard about this yet so I figured it might be of interest to others on here. Basically, this guy breaks down how to turn the smoke from your wood stove into crude oil and syngas that can power your generator, truck and even your...

How to Remove the Smell of Smoke from Anything that doesn't fit into a washer/dryer. DIY Fresh Air Method Baking Soda Method Coffee Grounds Method Vinegar Method Additional Tips and Advice ~~~ Smoke smell can be strong and difficult to remove when the items cannot be washed. In these cases...

Hey everyone! So, as many 0f us have experienced, there was a nice snowfall today! Instead of getting bummed about travelling season for me ending over the winter months, I've spent the day being dreamy and imagining some three day winter ventures. I'm working now, so nothing too long ya know...

http://nononsenseselfdefense.com/ That site is very informative, and goes well with all my experiences- it doesn't talk about technique or about any particular style- more about how to avoid conflict and how to tell it is going to happen, and also why certain people get beat up a lot more than...

Ok so here is my setup. Not all items are shown but most of the essentials are in therr. This is a 35 L. Internal frame, with the frame removed. Bag packed to Max capacity with 3 liters of water storage is 25lbs. A weight just about anyone could carry. Anyone determined enough. Ok so left to...

Sorry I didn't know which section this best fit under, Basically I'll be leaving some time this month and wanted your guys' opinions on if I should keep the car or sell it. I plan on hopping mostly and I just don't wanna fuck with maintenance and insurance and gas and all that. Be nice to...

http://www.insanee.com/update/interesting/a-wild-new-product-called-neverwet Watch that fuckin video there and tell me that doesn't get your gears running. Its made in a two part application and I don't know shit about it. Like if it's bad to have near the skin or whatever? Or how long it...

Just got my first smart phone, gunna be hitting the Sunset Route next week. Any recommendations on good apps t have when travelin? (let this be an oogle free zone, if you don't like smart phones and only wanna upda punx and spend your cash on booze instead of useful shit please do not post)...

So I`m starting to prepare to hit the road here`s what Ive started to get together, any suggestions would be super helpfull. 1x Alice medium with frame 2x Tarp 1x Sleeping Bag 50ft parachord 2x military canteen 2x platypus 1 lt. water bladder 1x Gerber Multi Tool 1x Fixed blade knife (could...

Hey everyone! So starting in July I'm taking off for an extended (and possibly indefinite) walking/biking/hitching/hopping tour of the Americas. I've been slowly gathering the gear I'll need, but I'm sure I'm missing a couple things. So help me out here. What am I missing? Here's what I...

Alright so this is my first time travelling across the country homeless. I need some kind folks on here to give me some good advice on what to bring. But only things I'll really REALLY need and that's it. I want to keep my load as light as possible but not be a dumb ass and leave out something...

Basically I got fucked over at a border crossing in Mexico and the customs bastard stole over $100 cash from me. I cannot be the only one on here who does not have a bank account(I travel out of the country A LOT and the ATM fees are fuckin' insane) so now I need some ideas on where to hide...

Booze is getting to expesive on the road these days and if you are a Vet I urge you to pony up 30 bucks and join the Legion. They do good work for the Vets and you get 5,000.00 of free life insurance. Why pay 6-8.00 for a beer to drink with loaud obnoxiox people you dont like when you could get...

Just got word from a couple of local cops from diffrent areas that my fav mod camo shirt may prfile me as a terrorist or someone to cause trouble....last time i heard of this was Rambo...I am a vet (Navy) but I love quility and these shirts are quility. I hear that disgruntled Vets are on the...

I noticed that these are getting rare...Can you guys recomend good ones in the Northeast?

My well meaning mom baught a 0 degree EMS bag and when I went to go back to return it they said that it would be ) degrees if ---you got the special pad-50.00--you baught the special insert-50.00--you wore the special clothing-100-120.00 and where inside there tent 150-300.00. EMS seems to be...

To start off with, I will let you in on a few hiker secrets: 1. Your gear doesn’t get you to Katahdin. Of course if you aren’t going to Katahdin, the same rule still applies for wherever you are going. Your motivation and determination get you there. Don’t sweat the gear as much as those two...

a piece of a lawn chair, barbed wire with key rings on each end, etc. what is your favorite?

So I just got back from a few days of riding around when going over k falls got a lil to wet and cold for me and decided to turn around in Eugene and hitch back to oakland. My last ride took me all the way to Concord and kicked me down one of these ...

the compression bag my coleman came in is a peice of crap and the sleeping bag is literally the size of my alice medium standing side by side. im looking for a compression bag and i figured Walmart kus there cheap and close by. any cheap brands that compresses good wud be appreciated id hate to...

This was originally posted by the user BoxcarBobby on HipForums.com. This was intended to be copyleft and shared so since I haven't seen it on here I thought I'd post it for you all to see. I really enjoyed reading this and I hope you do too. HOMELESS? Life’s Missing Handbook With...

has anyone brought their board with them. pro and cons would be nice. im thinking of taking mine with me. if anyone could give advice that would be great thanks

Travel Tip #237 ... if you put a couple scented dryer sheets in your pack with all your nasty, filthy, lice infested rags that you call clothes (i know how you people live) it works the same way as they do in a dryer...helps yer shit smell fresh......some of you folks reading this will pull...

I have been looking for some items with hidden compartments, or even DIY items for hiding things in very inconspicuous ways. I found this recently: http://www.overstock.com/Luggage-Bags/Travelon-Security-friendly-42-to-44-inch-Money-Belt/5036450/product.html Have any of you used or come...

I thought this might be a helpful and comprehensive guide to making as much of your own gear as you can. :) Enjoy! http://www.backpacking.net/makegear.html

This is new stuff, hasn't even hit the shelves yet. Supposedly you're gonna be able to buy it later this year, and when that happens I'm getting me a can!

So im going out for the first time without just staying in hostels and i have a pretty small backpack and i have like 20-30 buck budget for a sleeping bag and all the bags i see at walmart are HUGE, like half of my actual backpack. Is this normal? how do you guys attatch your sleeping bag to the...

Hello everyone, I have done a search on this topic on the forums but could not find anything. We are getting are small piece of land with a small wooden cabin on it where we are going to experiment with several things. One of the things would be building a basic outdoor shower. Neither of us...

so basically Im still with out a tent or a safe squat, no problem. but how the fuck do I keep my shit dry from the dew?

so i was thinking it would be cool for people to put up random but cool pucket nick nack or tools that they have our hope to get kicked down or traded to them flask and cig case all in one thing was cool. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZQ8HUE/

Yeah, I'm pretty much new to the rails so have only been going through it in hot to cool weather. I know things will get colddd as fuck seeing as I was shivering my ass off when I lost my hoodie passin thru idaho in august. Still see no reason to stop and settle south for the winter (say this...

If I manage to get on a train without being noobie-capitated, I'll be happy; if I actually end up in Cali, it might be a fucking miracle. I'm catching out for the first time this weekend, and doing it solo. I've been perusing the board, trying to figure out what's necessary to take with me...

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What's the weirdest thing you carry around with you when traveling? Mine's probably 2 giant bags of tea and sugar(gotta have my tea) or a bottle of hot sauce(gotta have my hot sauce).

yes i am relitivly new to this site sorry i never spell things right i was wondering if anyoone out there knows where to find a linkto an internet version of the poor man's james bond i have found where i can bye it but i aint interested in byeing anything i have heard good things bout it...

I've been looking into getting a pack and sleeping bag. i'm pretty into surplus stuff, simply because it always seems to be super durable and i'm somewhat rough on backpacks but i don't know shit about sleeping bags. I'd be looking for a bag i could live out of in europe as well(hoping to head...

Ok so I know that safelink is in here somewhere, maybe I'm in the wrong posting this here. But as I'm housed up atm and been having all kinds of shit shipped to me here at this address, In need Of a new state ID and Foodstamps I'll probably get this in adition. safelink wireless website...

I could use help! This will be my first LARGE trip.

How to start. Let me start off by giving you all some background information. I currently reside in Pennsylvania, i have no money and no job. Im currently a senior in high school. When i graduate i plan to travel down to Florida to pick up my friend and travel wherever the road takes me for...

So ive run into a small problum with my stuff... im a musician who addmitedly has a slight obsession with collecting instruments... big and small. i currently have a banjo, my guitar, djimbe, harmonica, and tamborine and am getting ready to go to New York. on top of my intruments alone... i have...

How do you carry yours? Canteen? Camel Back? Just a bottle you refill?

camelbacks,jugs,and shade most of us know about. its that time of year. does anyone have any techno,or old wifes tales on how to get by this summer. not survival,just prep and gear. [looki'n for tricks of the trade]